22 m away
Mont Thabor Circuit. Nevache to Chardonnnet Hut
A beautiful introduction to this unspoilt area with gorgeous, varied and extremely friendly huts.
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 439 m
Col de Buffère
Briançon
Névache->Refuge Buffère->Col de Buffère->Refuge Buffère
Ski Touring Easy
- Distance
- 11 km
- Ascent
- 895 m
- Descent
- 432 m
- Duration
- 5-6 hrs
- Low Point
- 1.6 km
- High Point
- 2.4 km
- Gradient
- 24˚
This is a popular ski touring route which is generally considered to be easy. It's not remote, it features medium exposure (e2) and is typically done between February and March. From a low point of 1.6 km to the maximum altitude of 2.4 km, the route covers 11 km, 895 vertical metres of ascent and 432 vertical metres of descent. You'll need skins to complete it safely.
Description
Névache->Refuge Buffère->Col de Buffère->Refuge Buffère nuit au refuge. Trace très facile
Difficulty
Easy
Wide gentle slopes at around 20 degrees or less.
Medium Exposure (E2)
As well as the slope itself, there are some obstacles (such as rock outcrops) which could aggravate injury.
Remoteness
Close to help in case of emergency.
Best time to visit
Features
- Alpine
Equipment required
- Skins
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- Ascent
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- Descent
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- Ascent
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- Descent
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- Distance
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- Distance
- 9.5 km
- Ascent
- 990 m
- Descent
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- Distance
- 13 km
- Ascent
- 929 m
- Descent
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Mont Thabor Circuit. Chardonnet to Drayeres Huts.
A short descent, then through a spectacular col then a short journey to the Col des Cerces, before a final descent to the Drayeres Hut
Moderate Ski Touring
- Distance
- 16 km
- Ascent
- 1.1 km
- Descent
- 1.1 km
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